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Hoffman, Nancy
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While I agree in principle with the open source suggestion, the Minnesota
Historical Societ
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Hoffman, Nancy
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 4:23 PM
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Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Vernon Systems - CMS
While I agree in principle with the open source suggestion, the Minnesota
Historical Society has been usi
You should really also check out Minisis
Chuck Patch
On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Jeanne Kessler
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> We have narrowed down our favorites to: TMS, Vernon, KE Emu, and Willoughb
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Jeanne Kessler
Sent: Wednesday, April 07, 2010 12:33 PM
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Subject: [MCN-L] Vernon Systems - CMS
We are currently inve
2010 3:06 PM
To: Museum Computer Network Listserv
Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Vernon Systems - CMS
I would suggest that anyone looking at a new system look closely at open
source systems.
John Chadwick
John.Chadwick at state.nm.us
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Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Vernon Systems - CMS
Also, in looking at open source, one needs to factor in the cost of
support and customization.
Do you have someone in-house who can work with the program and make it
do what you need it to do?
Or will it entail contracting with someone from the
: Museum Computer Network Listserv
Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Vernon Systems - CMS
You should really also check out Minisis
Chuck Patch
On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Jeanne Kessler
wrote:
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> We are currently investigating acquiring a new Collections Management
System for our institution.
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We are currently investigating acquiring a new Collections Management System
for our institution.
We have narrowed down our favorites to: TMS, Vernon, KE Emu, and Willoughby.
There are pros and cons to all systems, but all look pretty good.
Vernon is based in New Zealand, and I am wonde
